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Issue 120 - 2015

ADNOC HSE Awards CeremonyFERTIL Wins a Special Recognition Award

FERTIL IS NOW A RESPONSIBLE CARE COMPANY

SOME FERTIL GLOBAL MARKETS: BRAZIL

FERTIL ATTENDS IFA 2015

28th AFA INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

فرتيل تغدو إحدى شركات»الرعاية المسؤولة«

من أسواق فرتيل العالمية: البرازيل

فرتيل تشارك في المؤتمر الدولي الثامن والعشرين لتكنولوجيا صناعة

الأسمدة

فرتيل تشارك في مؤتمر رابطة الأسمدة العالمية

جائزة أدنوك للصحة والسلامة والبيئة

فرتيل تفوز بجائزة تقدير مميز

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العدد 120 - 2015

FERTIL Wins ADNOC's Special

Recognition Award

FERTIL Board of Directors

Meeting

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FERTIL’s "Waste-Free Environment" Clean-up Campaign

FERTIL Services Go Smart

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FERTIL News is a magazine that focuses on the activities of FERTIL.Copyright © 2015

All rights reserved. Articles, however, can be reproduced with full acknowledgment to FERTIL News.Communication Affairs Department P.O. Box 2288, Abu Dhabi, UAETelephone: +9712-6021111www.fertil.com

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FERTIL awarded HCT’s “Tamayuz”

The Company Attends AFA’s 28th Fertilizer

Technology Conference

FERTIL Honors Its Long Serving

Employees

In Focus: HSE VP Interview

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The award was in recognition of FERTIL’s submission on its project “Replacing Hazard Material Used for Process Water Treatment with Safe-to-Handle and Environment-Friendly Material”.

The award was presented by H.E. Abdulla Nasser Al Suwaidi, ADNOC Director General, to Mr. Ayoob Moh’d Saleh, FERTIL Acting Chief Executive Officer, in the presence of CEOs and senior officials from the ADNOC Group of Companies in addition to representatives from contracting companies.

The following is a brief on the project that won FERTIL this important award:

Phasing out dangerous HydrazineMinimizing the risk of damage arising from the use of hazardous substances in industrial processes is a target sought by all progressive organizations today. With this in mind, and in line with its commitment to occupational health and safety, FERTIL is constantly working on phasing out the use of such hazardous chemicals as part of its ongoing commitment to improve HSE performance and reduce potential injury

to employees and damage to the environment from exposure to such substances in FERTIL’s facilities.

One such identified chemical is Hydrazine. Hydrazine is being used for oxygen scavenging in high pressure boilers due to its excellent scavenging properties. However, its use carries health risks for employees handling the chemical. Potential health hazards include suspected carcinogen and cases of severe eye irritation and burns. As per NIOSH, it has an IDLH exposure limit of 50 ppm.

Hydrazine could not be replaced with other available alternatives due to their ineffective performance. However, FERTIL’s efforts to eliminate Hydrazine continued and various different products were reviewed. Finally, it was decided that a chemical developed by EG Water & Process Technologies, named CORTROL OS5601, which is a 5-10% Carbohydrazide solution, would be used.

Unlike Hydrazine, this product poses no handling hazard and is regarded as environment friendly. CORTROL OS5601 has been tested successfully and the results were acceptable.

ADNOC HSE AWARDS Ceremony

FERTIL Wins a Special Recognition Award

FERTIL received an ADNOC Special Recognition Award during the annual ADNOC HSE Awards Ceremony 2014, held on April 21, 2015 in the Intercontinental Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

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Opening of New Administration Building

FERTIL’s Board Meeting, chaired by Mr. Rashed Saud Al Shamsi, Board Chairman and ADNOC’s Petrochemicals Director, was held in the Company’s new Ruwais Administration Building on June 14, 2015.

The meeting was attended by the Board Members who reviewed the Company’s performance since the last meeting and the status of ongoing projects. Various issues on the meeting’s agenda were discussed and appropriate decisions made.

In addition to the Board Meeting, the Board Chairman, Mr. Al Shamsi and Mr. Saeed Al Qamzi, ADNOC Administration Director, inaugurated FERTIL’s new Ruwais Administration Building, which was built to accommodate FERTIL’s growing business requirements.

During the course of these events, Mr. Al Shamsi also attended an official dinner for the Board Members, hosted by FERTIL’s Acting CEO and held in the Ruwais Danat Hotel.

FERTIL Board of Directors Meeting

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FERTIL is now a “Responsible Care”

Company

This new compliance is a result of FERTIL’s eagerness to improve its system of institutional investment within an integrated model that takes into account the social and environmental impact of various projects, as well as the company’s commitment to adopt best practices at all levels.

FERTIL is pleased and proud to be amongst the fortunate GPCA-RC companies that are in line with the ICCA (International Council of Chemical Association) voluntary initiative.

The initiative reflects:

• The commitment of institutions and companies operating in this sector,

• The direction of the Health, Safety and Environment, Security and Safety of its products and processes along the Supply-Chain,

• The provision of adequate answers to the community regarding concerns that may arise or questions about the manufacture, distribution and use of the chemicals around them.

As a member of this initiative, FERTIL will greatly benefit from the abundance of ideas and recommendations relating to the promotion of Health, Safety and Environmental systems in various departments, through GPCA’s global network of expertise and relationships.

It is worth mentioning that GPCA adopted the Responsible Care® initiative in 2009 and actively sought for it to be applied in the Gulf region and, since then, the majority of member companies in GPCA, achieved impressive progress in this area and were able to apply the initiative in their daily operations.

The Chief Executive Officers of about 85% of full members of GPCA, signed the Global Charter of Responsible Care®, which reflects the commitment of these companies in the region on the implementation of the Responsible Care® program in the Arabian Gulf. 16 of the 34 full member companies are also certified Responsible Care® Management System (RC 14001), which we will target in the near future.

In 2012 and 2013, GPCA received first place in terms of ‘performance’ among the 57 global unions, under the umbrella of the International Council of Chemical Associations “ICCA”. This honor coincides with GPCA’s full membership in the RC® Leadership Body in 2010. GPCA is the only organization in the world that was awarded full membership during a period of less than two years, in addition to the number of participants which significantly increased in 2014.

Assuring its commitment to HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) principles to ensure higher standards, FERTIL is now compliant with the “Responsible Care®” initiative from GPCA (Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association).

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The first quarter of 2015 was eventful for the Plant Availability Division as they had to manage two plant shutdowns for major repair work; one in FERTIL-1 and the other in FERTIL-2. Plant shutdowns for major maintenance work are expensive and time consuming because of the loss of production as well as the expense of the shutdown maintenance itself. They also pose daunting challenges to the maintenance team. However, both shutdowns were managed successfully due to excellent planning and execution.

The shutdown in FERTIL-2 was arranged in coordination with Samsung and was mainly for repairs on the Waste Heat Boiler, Sea Water Condensers, Inter-Stage Coolers, including modifications on Instrumentation Systems and Electrical Panels and was for a period of 14 days starting on 31st January 2015. It also involved the repair of many Control Valves and bearing inspections for the Synthesis Gas and Refrigeration Compressors. Eighteen plant modifications were also undertaken during this shutdown period. Some unforeseen problems were solved, especially in the valves, which were found to be in a very bad condition after dismantling and inspection. However, it is important to note that despite all the unfavourable constraints and unfortunate emergency works, the challenges were effectively overcome and the plant was handed over to Operations without any major delays.

On 13th March 2015, FERTIL-1 was shutdown mainly for the repair of the Waste Heat Boiler IBD line nozzle,

Final Gas Cooler and the overhaul of the Natural Gas Compressor in the Ammonia Plant. This shutdown window was also utilized for an internal inspection of the 4-Bar Absorber and HP Condenser in the Urea Plant. Initially, the shutdown duration was estimated to be 8 days, however, it was extended to 13 days due to the tube plugging and associated activities related to the Waste Heat Boiler which came up during the inspection.

The Shutdown involved an extraordinary effort from the Shutdown Planning Team to arrange resources on very short notice and synergize the efforts of a number of contracted manpower. The silver lining of both shutdowns was that they were free of any Lost Time Incidents despite employing a huge temporary external workforce round the clock.

Successful Plant Shutdown

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In order to provide fast and efficient services for our employees, families and guests, the General Services Department started applying the online system with the Immigration Department for visa issuance procedures.

Company license renewals are also an area where the General Services Department process license renewals directly through the online system with the Ministry of Economy.

The new system proved its efficiency in many ways:

1. Reducing time spent to finish a job.

2. Is more time efficient, thereby enabling the General Services employees to achieve more tasks for the benefit of the company.

3. From an HSE point of view, the General Services employee is not obliged to travel to the airport or other government departments every time a service is required.

Company employees expressed their satisfaction with the efficiency and quality of services provided by the General Services Department, especially since the “Smart Government” system was applied.

FERTIL Services Go Smart

In line with the initiative of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid

Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of

Dubai, to launch the “Smart Government” system in the UAE,

FERTIL started to apply His Highness’ vision in the Human

Capital & Services Division, specifically through the General

Services Department, which provides numerous services for

employees and plays a major role in communicating with

Government Departments to facilitate and provide better

services for employees and their families.

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FERTIL Global Markets:

Brazil

Brazil is one of the world’s major markets for fertilizers and FERTIL has been exporting to this country since 2000.

The largest country in Latin America, in terms of area and population, Brazil encompasses more than 8.5 million square kilometers with a population exceeding 200

million. It has recently become one of the world’s leading producers of agricultural products which account for 40% of the country’s exports.

According to the International Fertilizer Industry Association, Brazil’s fertilizer sector is one of the world’s fastest growing markets. Brazil is the world’s fourth

largest consumer of nutrients used in fertilizer production, equal to some 5.9% of global consumption, preceded only by China, India and the

United States.

FERTIL’s first cargo to Brazil was shipped on August 22, 2000, with a total quantity of 21,840

metric tons of fertilizers.

Reflecting the growing trade with Brazil, FERTIL signed a long term shipment agreement with a prominent buyer,

for bulk granular shipments mainly to Brazil and other Latin American

markets.

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FERTIL’s Leadership acknowledges the importance of a commitment towards sustainability and embracing this concept in all areas of operation and business. FERTIL has adopted a Sustainability Policy that has three main pillars: People (Social Responsibility), Profit (Economic Growth) and Planet (Environmental).

A Sustainability Framework has been developed to meet FERTIL’s current business performance and future aspirations. The Sustainability Framework is a reference model for incorporating each pillar into every business practice decision and ensures that it remains a trusted stakeholder and valued contributor in society. Moreover, the adopted framework enhances and supports the achievement of strategic goals by demonstrating leadership commitment.

As a part of FERTIL’s Sustainability Policy, which is being reviewed to meet the new business, social responsibility and legal requirements and the three Pillars of Sustainability, FERTIL is committed to its employees and the working environment through:

What Sustainability Means to FERTILSustainability is based on a simple principle: Everything that we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. Sustainability has emerged as a result of significant concerns about the unintended social, environmental and economic consequences of rapid population growth, economic growth and consumption of our natural resources.

Profits Economic Growth

People, Social Responsibility Socio-

Environmental

Planet, Environmental

Stewardship

Maximum Benefit to

Sustainability

Socio- Economic

Eco- Efficiency

Maximum Benefit to

Sustainability

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Social ResponsibilityFERTIL is committed to its employees and the working environment by:

• Encouraging employees to pursue a “no harm” attitude towards people, environment, community and reputation;

• Provide resources, information, training and encourage the participation of all employees and contractors;

• Ensuring all employees and contractors are fully aware about working safely and that each one of them is responsible for their own Health & Safety and those around them.

Economic GrowthFERTIL is committed to the Company’s growth by:

• Complying with all applicable legal requirements in accordance with the ADNOC Code of Practice and applicable Abu Dhabi and UAE Regulations;

• Eliminating all operations hazards through a sound Process Safety Management system and assure that the technical integrity of assets are sustained throughout their lifecycle;

• Enhancing the company’s reputation by promoting the image of our products and the fertilizer industry at large;

• Developing suitable security measures against identified vulnerabilities.

EnvironmentFERTIL is committed to protect the environment and the available natural resources by:

• Encouraging all employees and contractors to demonstrate a commitment towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility;

• Enhancing energy management, reducing the carbon footprint and optimizing the use of natural resources in our operation;

• Developing awareness on energy conservation among employees and contractors by motivating them to draw up energy conservations proposals;

• Optimizing the positive health, safety, environmental, energy and societal impacts of our products throughout their lifecycle.

The foundation of FERTIL’s Sustainability Strategy is built upon the Company’s Vision, Mission, Values and Corporate Strategy. A well-defined roadmap is to be developed to meet the strategic ambitions and plan by outlining the tasks and priorities for accomplishing FERTIL’s sustainability objectives. Protecting the environment, caring for the community or providing environment friendly industrial fertilizer products are the key ingredients of FERTIL’s business strategy.

In 2015, in addition to reviewing the Sustainability Policy, FERTIL already started producing a Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy Five Year plan; Development and improvement programs to include various areas of sustainability related areas and activities. For example: Review of Sustainability and CSR Framework, Sustainability Management Manual, Sustainability Materiality, Stakeholders Engagement, CSR activities, Sustainability Risks and Sustainability Performance Reporting.

These programs are supported by; Leadership commitments and Support; Competent and specialized personnel with roles and responsibilities; pre-defined objectives, targets and leading indicators; Operating Model with Charter, Steering Committee and working Task Forces with responsibilities and accountability awareness and training; Meetings, workshops and brain storming to identify improvement and development opportunities.

The Sustainability and CSR strategy, development and improvement programs shall be incorporated in a clear and realistic Roadmap and Action Plan, along with procedures and guidelines, auditing and monitoring for Management review and recommendations for continual improvement.

We at FERTIL believe sustainability will enhance and support our leadership commitment, business and marketing strategies, Integrated Management System and of operation and HSE excellence as a step forward in building long term partnerships with our stakeholders.

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As a part of our commitment to protect our planet, FERTIL, along with their sister company BOROUGE, organized a ‘Waste Free Environment (WFE)’ clean-up campaign on the 24th and 25th of February 2015 in two different locations; Ruwais, Al Showaihat Beach and Al Rahba Beach in Abu Dhabi. FERTIL’s campaign was in line with the bigger GCC-wide campaign ‘Waste Free Environment (WFE)’ initiated by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), of which FERTIL is a member.

In the presence of the strategic partner Tadweer and with the support of the Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi Education Council and ChemaWEyaat, more than 4,000 registered volunteers; 2,155 adults and 1,845 students, enthusiastically participated in the WFE Campaign.

The main aim of the WFE campaign was to increase environmental public awareness and encourage sustainable recycling behavior to preserve the environment and reduce the irresponsible disposal of waste by following the 3 R’s: Reuse-Reduce-Recycle.

FERTIL’s “Waste-Free Environment” Clean-up Campaign

FERTIL Participates in the World Water Day and Earth Hour CampaignIn line with FERTIL’s sustainability policy and commitment towards the environment, the Company took part in a campaign launched by the ADNOC Group of Companies in the Ruwais area on the occasion of the World Water Day and Earth Hour. Carried out between March 22 and 28, 2015, the joint campaign’s aim was to help increase awareness on the importance of conserving water and electricity in every aspect of industrial activity.

The positive impact of the World Water Day Campaign was made evident through reports of the existence of water leakage in the plant and the subsequent action taken to address this issue.

The Earth Hour Campaign involved switching off non-essential lighting and unused electrical appliances, which resulted in a total saving of 0.28 Mwh in the plant and 3.9 Mwh in the Ruwais Industrial Area.

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As part of FERTIL’s commitment towards the environment and its contribution to the efforts of the ADNOC Group of Companies in the field of sustainability, FERTIL helped co-organize ADNOC’s Water Management Workshop and Campaign on March 4-5, 2015, in the Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex Auditorium. The two-day event was launched by ADNOC’s Environmental Committee. FERTIL was represented by Ms. Eiman Al Hammadi, Campaign Team Leader, with representatives from TOTAL ABK and ADNOC Distribution. Held under the theme “Save Water..Every Drop Counts,” the campaign’s aim was to raise awareness on the very important issue of saving water.

The campaign was actively participated in by the Japan Cooperation Center, Petroleum (JCCP), Abu Dhabi local authorities; Regulation & Supervision Bureau, Abu Dhabi Municipality, Emirates Heritage Club and several distribution companies from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

FERTIL co-organizes the ADNOC Water Management Workshop and Campaign

The ADNOC Environmental Committee Chairman, Abdel Qader Al Kamali, HSE VP-Gasco Opening the Campaign

To achieve full HSE compliance A busy schedule for FERTIL’s HSE CommitteeThe HSE Committee of the Plant Availability Division has recently been busy ensuring full compliance with FERTIL’s HSE policy across the company. The Committee held three meetings to follow up on HSE issues and performance. Committee members conducted site safety inspections and recorded many points for rectifications. Additionally, video presentations were recently arranged on various safety topics to raise safety awareness amongst maintenance personnel.

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Sharing Maintenance Best Practices

Ruwais Plant Maintenance Coordination Meeting

The Plant Availability Division hosted the Ruwais Plant Maintenance Coordination Meeting on December 9, 2014. The meeting was attended by key maintenance personnel from all OPCOs in Ruwais, including TAKREER, BOROUGE, GASCO and ELIXIER.

During the meeting, representatives of these sister companies shared maintenance and shutdown best practices, lessons learnt and strategies, that ensure successful plant maintenance within a set schedule and with full compliance with HSE requirements and zero Lost Time Injuries.

The OPCO representatives who attended commended FERTIL’s hosting of such meetings that help optimize the overall performance of the ADNOC Group Companies.

The Strategy and Corporate Development Division organized a get-together on December 22, 2014 in the Tarbouche Restaurant, Abu Dhabi Central Market,

which was hosted by Mr. Khaled Al Shamsi, VP-SCD and attended by many members of the Division.

The cozy gathering presented a good opportunity to honor Mr. Bipin Srivastava, Corporate Development Manager, for his commitment and hard work throughout his 30 years’ service in the Company. Mr. Srivastava received a gift from FERTIL’s CEO and another from the SCD Division on this occasion, in appreciation of his dedication and long service.

Other surprise gifts were presented to some SCD employees, including Ms. Fatima Al Obeidi for her recent graduation and Messrs. Adil Sakhi and Maciej Rashwan who have recently entered the golden cage of marriage!

Honoring its committed employees

An SCD Get-together

FERTIL participated in the 19th Middle East Oil and Gas Show and Conference (MEOS 2015) which was held in Manama, Bahrain on March 8-11, 2015, along with delegates from the ADNOC Group of Companies who also attended this important regional event.

MEOS 2015 was inaugurated by His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain Prime Minister, who toured the show and visited the stand of the ADNOC Group of Companies. HRH Prince Al Khalifa was received by H.E. Suhail Mohammed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy, and Mr. Abdel Rida Khori, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, along with senior officials from the ADNOC Group.

Commenting on the event, H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei stressed that the participation of the ADNOC Group of Companies in MEOS 2015, which is one of the largest events held in the Middle East, is in line with ADNOC’s efforts to stay abreast of the latest trends in the oil and gas sector as this global event presents a unique platform to share expertise with the world’s key players and is a significant window to build on global advancements to develop Abu Dhabi’s oil, gas and petrochemicals sector.

Within ADNOC Group

FERTIL Attends MEOS 2015

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FERTIL’s Firefighter Team attended a Dynamic Risk Assessment Training course. The objectives of the training were:

1. Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) used during an emergency in compliance with FERTIL’s Scope of Work.

2. To enhance the knowledge of our Firefighters to assess various risks while handling emergency incidents in a petrochemicals plant.

3. To provide a practical understanding of the DRA process during emergencies.

The training covered many important topics such as:

• Types of emergency incidents in a petrochemicals plant.

• Types of hazards and their impact on people, the environment and equipment.

• Hazards identification before, during and at the end of various emergency incidents in a petrochemicals plant.

• Methodology of the DRA process – before, during and at the end of an emergency incident in petrochemical incidents.

• The DRA training contents were covered as per the guidelines of “Management of Risk at Operational Incidents”, UK Fire Service Inspectorate - 1992 and as per ADNOC COP4-14 Section 16.

• Lessons learnt incidents due to lack of dynamic risk assessment.

At the end of the training the employees received a signed certificate from the Global Responders Group (GRG).

Dynamic Risk Assessment (DRA) Training Course

FERTIL co-organizes ADNOC HSE Campaign in the Western RegionFERTIL, along with the ADNOC Group of Companies, co-organized a three day campaign from March 24 to 26, 2015, with the objective of conveying ADNOC’s efforts and commitments towards the Corporate Social Responsibility aspects of its operations. The campaign activities included:

• Interactive sessions between the public and ADNOC’s decision makers.

• Introductory lectures on ADNOC’s sustainability and its role in the community.

• HSE awareness activities at schools, institutes and public gatherings.

• Various types of sustainability related competitions.

• Heritage activities.

The Procurement Division organised a course for all the Division’s employees that covered the topic of Incoterms (2010 version). This very informative course was held in the Rotana Hotel in two sessions on the 8th and 9th of March 2015.

The objective of the course was to increase knowledge of the terms that buyers use on a regular basis. Having this knowledge decreases risk in commercial transactions and ensures that the buyer is making the most beneficial transaction for the company.

INCOTERMS Course

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The Company Attends AFA’s 28th Fertilizer Technology Conference

Held under the theme “Arab Fertilizer Affecting Future Sustainability,” the Conference was attended by Mr. Ayoob Moh’d Saleh, FERTIL Acting CEO, along with the Chairman of the International Fertilizer Association, Chairman of the Arab Fertilizer Association and over 300 industry executives and experts.

The Conference highlighted the importance of the optimized and rationalized use of raw materials and inputs, especially energy and water, improving production capacity, optimized use of modern media and encouraging scientific research.

FERTIL’s participation reflects the Company’s commitment to stay up to date with the latest developments in the fertilizer industry.

In line with its established

policy of keeping abreast of

the latest industry trends,

FERTIL participated in the Arab

Fertilizer Association (AFA)

28th International Fertilizer

Technology Conference held in

the Jordanian capital, Amman

on June 7-9, 2015.

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In Recognition of its Sponsorship of Student Programs

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) Abu Dhabi, honored FERTIL with the “Tamayuz” Award for its sponsorship of, and support to, the HCT’s programs and activities.

Mr. Ahmed Saif Ahmed Al Hameli, Vice President, Human Capital & Services, received the award shield on behalf of FERTIL’s Management from Dr. Sultan Karmostaji, HCT Abu Dhabi Director. The award was in recognition of FERTIL’s continuous support for excellent performance in the various academic fields and programs offered by HCT for the development of Abu Dhabi.

The honoring ceremony was held on June 15, 2015 in HCT’s Abu Dhabi Women’s College to honor sponsoring organizations for their support of the HCT students to achieve academic excellence.

The Tamayuz Award was launched in 2007 to recognize the efforts and contributions of organizations that support and sponsor HCT students and programs.

FERTIL Awarded HCT’s “Tamayuz”

FERTIL Attends IFA 2015FERTIL attended the 83rd Annual Conference of the International Fertilizer Association, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey on May 25-27, 2015.

The Conference was attended by Mr. Ayoob Moh’d Saleh, FERTIL Acting CEO, along with other senior management members.

The international event focused on a few key issues, including the world demand for fertilizers and the market outlook, as well as the role of fertilizers in promoting the health of soil for better food security.

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As part of its preparations to receive the holy month of Ramadan, FERTIL hosted the Islamic scholar, Sheikh Taleb Al Shehhi, from the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments to deliver a lecture on “How to receive the holy month of Ramadan”. Held in the Auditorium of the Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex, the lecture was attended by FERTIL’s employees headed by Mr. Hashim M. Lari, SVP, Operations and a number of company managers. Other managers and employees from the ADNOC Group Companies in the Sheikh Khalifa Energy Complex also attended the lecture.

Sheikh Al Shehhi started his lecture by thanking FERTIL for the good initiative then quoted some holy Quranic verses that stressed the significance of Ramadan. He gave an account of the psychological, spiritual and physical preparations a Muslim should make for the month of fasting. Closing his lecture, Sheikh Al Shehhi expressed his hope that attendants of the gathering will ripen the fruits of their worship during this holy month and be well rewarded for their devotion.

Good Memories of the Blessed Month of Ramadan

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A lecture by Sheikh Al Shehhi:

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During a Ramadan Iftar

FERTIL Honors its Long Serving EmployeesIn line with FERTIL’s policy that considers distinguished and committed employees, the key element behind the Company’s success, FERTIL recognized its long serving employees in the Head Office and Ruwais for the years they spent and the efforts they put into their service to the Company. Two recognition ceremonies were held during the Ramadan Iftar parties organized for the employees of the Head Office on July 7, 2015 in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The Ruwais ceremony was organized on June 30, 2015 in the Ruwais Residential Complex.

FERTIL’s Senior Management took this blessed, annual Ramadan event, with all its symbolic implications of good, hard work, to express its gratitude to its veteran employees who have spent at least 10 years in the Company. The recognition included employees who have spent 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of service in FERTIL.

After the Iftar meal, Mr. Rashed Saud Al Shamsi, FERTIL’s Board Chairman and ADNOC Petrochemicals Director and Mr. Ayoob Moh’d Saleh, Acting CEO, handed out the recognition certificates and shields to the long-service employees in Abu Dhabi.

Mr. Abdel Qawi Al Junaibi, Communication Affairs Manager, delivered a speech on behalf of the Senior Management in which he thanked the honored employees, calling on them to continue their efforts and to transfer their knowledge and experience to fresh employees and wished them success and prosperity.

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In Focus

Mr. Hasan Abdulla Al Marzouqi, Vice President, Corporate HSE

Commitment to CorporateHSE Excellence

Mr. Marzouqi, please allow us to thank you on behalf of our readers for this brief interview. Would you tell us about yourself?

Well, I am Hasan Abdulla Al Marzouqi, married and have three sons and two daughters. I am a person who tries to balance his life between work and personal requirements and responsibilities. I respect and appreciate all people around me and show understanding and support. I am social, adventurous and interested in cultures. I believe that those who have worked with me would describe me as patient, calm, dynamic and honest.

Aside from my job, I like reading, voluntary work, traveling, walking and swimming. I am a member of the UAE Corvette club and I am very interested in collecting hand-made Bi/Tri-cycles.

Can you tell our readers about your career and experience?

As you know, I joined FERTIL in May 2015 as Vice President, Corporate HSE. Before that, I have had over 20 years of extensive, rich experience in the fields of HSE, sustainability, CSR, quality, audit, energy and risk management and related issues. Out of these 20 years, 15 were in the petrochemical sector.

I joined Abu Dhabi Polymer Co. Ltd. (Borouge) in 2000 as an HSE&Q Manager, where I put in place the HSE strategy, road map and business plan and oversaw the

FERTIL’s new VP-CHSE, Mr. Hasan Abdulla Al Marzouqi, is a veteran professional with extensive experience in a wide range of areas, including industrial HSE, sustainability, CSR, local, regional and international regulations and practices on occupational health, environment, safety, process safety, fire protection and Security. He also has hands-on experience in quality and audit, energy and risk management, to mention but a few.

Holding a Bachelor Degree in biology and chemistry and an ongoing Master Degree in Environmental Science, international Diploma in HSE Management Systems, with a host of other specialized certificates on Sustainability and CSR, Mr. Al Marzouqi is in an excellent position to lead FERTIL’s HSE, Sustainability and CSR function to a higher level of competency and regional and international recognition.

FERTIL News met with Mr. Al Marzouqi to shed some light on his career and plans for the Corporate HSE Division in FERTIL. Here is a synopsis of the interview:

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implementation of the HSE&Q policy and represented Borouge in ADNOC’s HSE Steering Committee.

Later, in 2011, I assumed the post of Corporate Sustainability Development Advisor in Borouge, where I provided advice on sustainability issues and set the sustainability strategy, layout foundation and roadmap. I also provided direction and technical support to Borouge’s Production and Marketing companies, especially in areas like CSR, stakeholders’ engagement, sustainability materiality and image building of Borouge as a global challenges solutions provider, manufacturing sustainable products and as a socially responsible company.

Before the oil and gas sector and after graduation, I worked for the Municipality between 1996 and 2000 as a Deputy Manager of the Public Health and Environment Department. My key responsibilities included industrial HSE inspection and auditing, developing and establishing of the Environmental Laboratory, medical waste, marine environment, food radiation and industrial hazardous waste management. I was the focal point for HSE related issues with the local and federal authorities. I also represented the Municipality at the Federal Environmental Agency for developing a national long term environmental strategy.

This is just a brief account of my career life.

How do you evaluate success?

To begin with, I think that success is a matter of spiritual and mental readiness. We as Muslims have great belief, norms and traditions, that are our values and which can inspire us to succeed. The lessons of the Holy Quran and the life, actions and sayings of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) can give us unparalleled lessons on how to be straightforward, how to be a role model for the change you preach, how raise your children and teach them to face life with absolute faith and dedication, how to treat your parents and be part of their lives at all times. I think these spiritual cornerstones are essential for success, whether in daily life or in our careers. We should then complement this with extensive reading, learning from our own experience and from others’ mistakes and engaging with experienced people.

Achieving your own goals, having a happy and healthy family and contributing and appreciating the success of your own country, like the enormous and continued success of my country the United Arab Emirates, are paramount to a successful life.

What do you think is important about your new job?

FERTIL provides a very healthy environment and supportive leadership, which gives us the morale to go beyond good success by being creative, innovative and utilizing past experiences. I feel that FERTIL places more focus on Operation and HSE excellence, Sustainability

and CSR, which encourages us all to further improve and develop these areas in an integrated and realistic approach. Of course, this puts extra responsibility on my shoulders as a leadership member to achieve FERTIL’s strategic business objectives and targets.

What are the prime objectives and areas of focus of the HSE Division?

The Corporate HSE Division’s main strategy and objectives are; to maintain a high level of HSE awareness among all employees, contractors and suppliers at all levels; reinforce the HSE mindset, culture and practices supported by visible leadership and management commitment through suitable and effective HSE systems, programs like the 10 Golden Safety Rules and of ADNOC HSE Codes of Practices; to evaluate and adapt recommendations and lessons learnt from our peers’ industries best practices and achievements; compliance with all legal, audits and insurance requirements; collaborations with HSE, Sustainability and CSR Associations requirements, such as the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA, Responsible Care), Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA) and the International Fertilizer Association (IFA).

The CHSE Division will also provide strategic and technical HSE advice and assistance to all business and operation lines and ensure that they remain focused on HSE and sustainability requirements and practices and maintain their implementation to achieve HSE Excellence. Central to the Division’s role are other areas including crises and risk management, process safety, energy management, quality control and assurance as well as Emiratization.

What changes you would like to make in the HSE Division?

FERTIL has so far done an excellent job on CHSE. However, I would like to further review and develop an organization allocated with specialized competent resources that support CHSE and sustainability policies and strategy to fulfill FERTIL’s business growth and enhance FERTIL’s Integrated Management System, IMS, Operation and HSE excellence and business continuity. We should also ensure clarity and accountability in terms of CHSE and sustainability objectives and requirements in the Head Office and at the production site and review all HSE and Sustainability documentation incorporating new requirements, improvements and responsibilities changes.

In brief, we should go beyond FERTIL’s current achievements, to be leaders in HSE, sustainability, CSR contribution and performance and make FERTIL a more sustainable organization that everyone is proud to be a part of and ensure that it remains a trusted stakeholder and valued contributor in society.

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OverviewLearning and Development is a key management function and an integral part of the Emiratization Policy of ADNOC which has become a strategic partner for the UAE government in employing UAE Nationals across the country. This commitment is part of a human capital strategy of supporting the development of staff thereby enhancing the overall level of competencies and, in turn, the performance of the company.

In line with these objectives, the T&CD strategy for FERTIL provides learning and development opportunities for the company’s staff, with emphasis on UAE Nationals, to develop their performance to the required standard of competence in order to effectively contribute to the company’s business needs.

Strategic Direction The Training and Career Development Strategy seeks to systematically link learning and development activities with the company’s competency framework and business needs and to establish priorities and plans for activities and resources. The strategy is based on the

belief that learning is a continuous process rather than a set of separate training courses. It sets the direction for creating a learning culture; the characteristics of which are self-managed learning, not instruction, long-term capacity building not short-term fixes and empowerment not supervision.

Vision

To create an inspirational and innovative learning and development culture which is vital to FERTIL’s success.

Mission Ensure that the T&CD Department operates in accordance with best practice, maximizes in-house learning capability, supports innovative and effective training methodologies to staff development and contributes to continuous improvement in human performance in FERTIL.

Statement of Purpose To encourage and enable our people individually and collectively to capitalize on the wealth of their talents and capabilities in pursuit of the FERTIL’s mission, vision, values and goals.

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Underlying Principles The Training and Career Development Strategy is based on the following guiding principles:

• T&CD will be based on identified needs following a comprehensive training needs analysis.

• T&CD will be integrated with the performance management process.

• T&CD will take account of the company’s business objectives.

• T&CD will be delivered on a value for money basis.

• The use of shared resources will be maximized – human, financial, software and physical resources.

• A selective, focused and practical approach will be taken in assessing the impact of learning.

• Learning will be focused on the development of the necessary competencies to enable individuals to perform to the best of their ability.

Training and Development Evaluation Reaction level: This level of evaluation assesses the reaction of participants to the program – what they thought and felt about the effectiveness and quality of the training, speakers, venue, etc. All programs will be evaluated at this basic level. Participants will be asked to complete an evaluation or reaction sheet at the end of each course. The criteria to be assessed should be determined in advance and may include the quality of the course, learning objectives, course material, trainers, facilities, etc. Aspects of the training which fall below par should be reviewed and amended, as appropriate.

Learning level: The second level measures the learning – the resulting increase in knowledge or capability. A significant number of training programs should be evaluated at this level to measure the extent to which participants have increased their knowledge and enhanced their skills in line with the learning objectives. Assessments can be made through individual pre and post course tests, question and answer sessions and group exercises.

New T&CD InitiativesAgro-Chemical Industry EventsThe Training and Career Development Department has announced a selected list of Agro-Chemical Industry Events for 2015. The purpose of these events is to promote chemical manufacturing technologies and

services and to exchange knowledge and experience on current and future industry development.

The benefits of participation in these events can be summarized in the following:

1. Offers rich opportunities for participants to exchange views on key issues facing the fertilizer industry.

2. Share best practices, latest industry trends, current thinking and future direction of the industry.

3. Contributes valuable information on the forces that influence the industry’s operating environment.

4. Provides a global platform to engage in networking and enhance their business market opportunities and industry outreach.

Web-Based LearningIn an effort to promote “anywhere, anytime” learning opportunities for FERTIL staff in 2015, the Training and Career Development Department has announced a program of Webcast Events; a series of informational programs that are available for 24/7 access to conveniently meet your learning and development needs.

Certified Supervisor (CS®) CertificationThe Certified Supervisor (CS) course prepares students to be supervisors in a challenging modern workplace. It is based on the premise that organizational variables, including diversity in the workforce, computer and communication technology and the design of organization structures, are constantly changing. Overall, this program focuses on discussing important supervision concepts and providing fundamental skills necessary for applying these concepts. Students will learn the critical role of a supervisor in an organization and the abilities needed to be successful. The CS exams are taken online through the ICPM e-Learning Center. Exams are graded immediately and results are reported as pass or fail.

Certified Manager (CM®) CertificationThe CM certification consists of three modules:

Management Skills I: Foundations of Management

Management Skills II: Planning and Organizing

Management Skills III: Leading and Controlling

Each module includes a study manual, access to the ICPM e-Learning Center, practice exams and a certification exam. The CM certification is earned by passing three challenging CM exams which assess management competency. The CM exams are taken online through the ICPM e-Learning Center.

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What is CAMS?CAMS is a system that was established to ensure that valid and reliable systems and standards are in place to ensure that staff are competent to discharge their responsibilities in a safe and effective manner. One of ADNOC’s objectives is to have a competent workforce. It is the policy and objective of Management to ensure that all staff performing critical roles are competent, in accordance with the competency standards and assessment criteria for each discipline. Performance on the job will be assessed against agreed standards for the specific job grade in any given discipline.

Why CAMS?CAMS was established by the ADNOC E&P Directorate to assure the competence of all newly hired graduates in their early development period. This was based on the need to meet the following business requirements:

1. Significant business growth. 2. Significant number of people retiring over the next 5

years. 3. Market limitation in providing qualified UAE National

candidates. 4. Aging facilities. 5. Large new projects. 6. Ambitious Emiratization targets.

All of the above requirements indicate the need to have a structured system in place to ensure that we have a competent and motivated workforce in place.

CAMS provides new graduates with a very clear “road map” for development during the early years of their careers. There is a strong focus on achieving consistency across the E&P companies in areas such as competency standards, salary & grade progression, assessment of competence, coaching, etc.

CAMS Organizational Readiness in FERTILThe Competency Assurance Management System (CAMS) will be applied across FERTIL to facilitate the development and implementation of technical and behavioral competences for the company’s UAE National developees. This system will ensure that all developees are systematically and comprehensively developed to perform their assigned job to the level required in the industry.

In order to support this, a list of certified CAMS training programs have been developed to set the foundation and the preparation for the CAMS project which will be

ready for full implementation by 2016.

CAMS Awareness Sessions Desired outcomes: After the course participants will be able to:

• Have first-hand knowledge of the Competency Assurances Management System (CAMS)

• Know how the CAMS will drive development in FERTIL• Identify the CAMS process • Understand their roles and responsibilities for

successful implementation

CAMS Certified Assessor Session Desired Outcomes: After the course participants will be able to:

• Describe the importance and process of CAMS• Define key roles and responsibilities • Plan and deliver an assessment session• Judge evidence and make competency decisions• Give feedback on performance• Progress with their development, if they wish, through

the ILM

CAMS Certified Coaching Session Desired Outcomes: After the course participants will be able to:

• Identify coaching and development needs and implement appropriate solutions

• Recognise and remove the obstacles to successful coaching

• Use a model to plan, prepare and structure a coaching session

• Give feedback for performance improvement• Measure the effectiveness and impact of their

coaching• Progress with their development, if they wish, through

the ILM

CAMS Designing Personal Development Plan (PDP) Session Desired outcomes: After the course participants will be able to:• Use the development framework to identify

competencies• Write clear career development objectives• Identify training and development needs• Identify planned activities to acquire new skills • Record outcomes from activities

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Staff Profile

Saad Al Zarooni

Education• Master of Fine Arts in Design Management

(2008-2012)• Master of Science in Social Administration

(1997-2000)• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (1990-1995)

Additional Education• Popular Culture and the City

University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam• Principles of Management

Management Center Europe, Brussels • Successfully Managing People

American Management Association, Atlanta

Specialties• Career Development Research• Leadership Development Program Design

• Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation • Design Thinking• Social Media Network Strategy• Contextual and Ethnographic Research• Visual Thinking and Information Visualization

Methods • Research Design and Methodology• Design Management and Strategy

Industry Experience• Training and Career Development Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAE (Oil and Gas Sector)• Corporate Development Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAE (Oil and Gas Sector)• Professor of Design Management

Atlanta – Savannah, USA (Higher Education Sector)• Creative Concept Design Consultant

Dubai, UAE (Art and Visual Design Sector)• Career Development and Research Manager

Dubai, UAE (Telecommunication Sector)• Research Analyst

Abu Dhabi, UAE (Research Sector)• Teaching and Research Assistant

Abu Dhabi, UAE (Higher Education Sector)• Social Assessor

Miami, USA (Non-Profit Sector)• Social and Community Development Researcher

Cleveland, USA (Non-Profit Sector)• Social Program Design Assistant

Cleveland, USA (Non-Profit Sector)

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Safety First: The first thing that you should ensure well ahead of time is the safety of your trip. Consider the following necessary steps:

• Take your vehicle to a service station for a complete mechanical and electrical check-up.

• Make sure you take with you a complete tool kit, a torch and spare oil cans for any emergency failures.

• Check the tires of your vehicle (including the spare) and make sure they are in excellent condition.

• Have enough sleep before starting your trip and if you have a family member who can drive, give them the wheel to have some rest.

• Use the GPS and download and learn to use the latest mobile tracking applications to communicate any emergency.

Make it fun as well!Now that the safety precautions are taken care of, try to think of the aspects that make your trip with your family an exciting experience. You may want to consider the following ideas:

• Make sure you take your and your family’s favorite recordings, be they music, comedies or any other entertainment that doesn’t distract the driver.

• As highway diners may not be up to standards in terms of health and safety, you would do better prepare home-made snacks and foods for your trip, making sure they are well stored during the trip.

• A long land trip using your family car can be a great occasion for the family to enjoy a cozy and relaxed get together, with lots of fun and warm interactions.

Having taken care of all these requirements, the only thing that remains is for you and your family to enjoy your great trip home!

Wish you a safe trip!

Tips for Trips

Making Your Car Trip Safe and Fun

Booking air tickets for you and your family to spend your vacation in your home country can be quite expensive, especially in the high season when everybody wants to reach home and, if you happen to have a big family, air travel will certainly be a burden on your budget.

Expatriates from several countries in the Middle East region can avoid this difficulty by opting to go home using their own cars. This option has the extra benefit of having their own car with them during the vacation, which will spare them internal transportation or rent-a-car costs.

The following are some tips for a safe and fun long car trip with your family.

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Four Tips for Your Food Safety

Many direct and indirect diseases are caused by exposure to harmful bacteria that can spread in the kitchen and threaten the safety of foods.

The following tips aim to ensure your safety against such diseases.

Wash Illness-causing bacteria can survive and spread around your kitchen, so it is important to wash the right way to prevent these bacteria from spreading to your food. What is the right way?

• Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.

• Wash surfaces, cutting boards, dishes and cooking utensils with hot soapy water after each use to prevent bacteria from spreading throughout the kitchen.

• Sanitize sponges and replace frequently.

• Wash produce under running tap water, but not meat, poultry or eggs.

SeparateBacteria can spread through cross-contamination. This occurs when raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs come in contact with ready-to-eat foods like bread and vegetables, so keep them separate.

• When handling raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs, always use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils from ready-to-eat foods.

• Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs.

• While shopping at the grocery store, keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separate from all other ready-to-eat foods in both the shopping cart and during bagging.

• Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs separate in the refrigerator to prevent bacteria from spreading and the juices from dripping on ready-to-eat foods.

CookFood is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that causes food poisoning. While many think they can tell when food is “done” simply by checking its color and texture, there’s no way to be sure it’s safe without following a few important but simple steps.

• Use a food thermometer. Food thermometers are extremely important as they are the only way to ensure food is cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature. To find which temperature to cook meats and other foods, you can consult “Is My Food Safe?” app. on Apple Store.

• Bacteria multiplies quickest when in the “danger zone,” between 5°C to 60°C, so keep food out of this range. Keep food hot after cooking, so it doesn’t fall below 60°C. Use a heat source like a chafing dish, warming tray or slow cooker to keep food from cooling.

• Reheat leftovers thoroughly to 75°C.

RefrigerateCooling foods keeps them out the “danger zone” - between 5°C and 60°C - and slows the growth of illness-causing bacteria. Refrigerate promptly and properly to reduce your risk of food poisoning. How long can foods remain unrefrigerated?

• Perishable foods must be refrigerated at, or below, 5°C within two hours (only one hour if in weather over 30°C).

• Never thaw or marinate foods on the counter.

• Note expiry dates and dispose of expired foods.